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50 Cent - November 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Rap artist-entrepreneur discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop, developing his business acumen and his new CD-DVD project.

Andre Agassi - November 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Former tennis champ describes the success of his college prep academy, compares being at the top in tennis to other sports and explains lessons he's learned and why he made the choice to be so open in his controversial autobiography.

Paul Mooney - November 18, 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Comedian-writer talks about working with Richard Pryor, using race in his stand-up material, the source of his sense of humor and his new memoir.

Harry Connick, Jr. - November 17, 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Grammy-winning singer, pianist and actor reflects on people who have influenced him and discusses his work to help rebuild his native New Orleans and his new CD.

Dan Senor - November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Author of the new book Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle discusses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Gail Collins - November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Writer talks about her book, When Everything Changed, and describes her feelings on being the first female editor of The New York Times editorial page.

Jason Zweig - November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Personal finance columnist for the WSJ examines whether Wall Street has learned any lessons and explains his three commandments for investing.

Lance Reddick - November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Fringe co-star discusses his plan to act to help his music career and how he handles the constant rejection that comes with being in the business.

Bruce Feiler - November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Best-selling author explains why Moses is "America's Prophet," which is the title of his critically acclaimed new book.

Tony Shalhoub - November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Three-time Emmy winner describes the audience appeal of Monk and assesses cable versus network TV.

Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao - November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Louisiana congressman--the sole Republican in the House to vote for healthcare reform--explains why he supported the bill.

Max Cleland - November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Georgia's former U.S. senator offers his thoughts on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, reflects on his experience in Vietnam and talks about his memoir.

Amerie - November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Three-time Grammy-nominated singer explains why she switched labels and comments on the growing disparity between radio play and what people are listening to.

Andrew Ross Sorkin - November 9, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

New York Times journalist talks about his book Too Big to Fail, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions made on Wall Street led to the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Lang Lang - November 9, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Piano virtuoso explains the work of his foundation and comments on the human rights record of his native China.

Mitch Albom - November 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Multitalented writer gives his take on why his books are perpetual best sellers and talks about his work with the homeless in his Detroit hometown.

Chiwetel Ejiofor - November 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Actor explains his efforts to balance theater and film, big budget and indie features.

Lee Eisenberg - November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Shoptimism author describes differences between men and women in compulsive buying and how the Internet has affected consumer behavior.

Susie Essman - November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Curb Your Enthusiasm star explains why she is so open in her new memoir and reflects on finding her voice doing stand-up.

Robert Wagner - November 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Emmy-nominated actor talks about his newly released memoir, Pieces of My Heart.

Adam Nagourney - November 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

The New York Times' national political correspondent analyzes the off-year election results.

Nomi Prins - November 3, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Journalist and Wall Street veteran examines the backstory of America's financial situation and speculates on whether the Glass-Steagall Act should be reinstituted.

The Swell Season - November 3, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Musical duo The Swell Season shares the story of how their name came to be and reflect on winning an Oscar.

Kris Kristofferson - November 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:05 PST

Singer-songwriter-actor and three-time Grammy winner talks about being musically challenged, his friendships with icons like Muhammad Ali and Johnny Cash and his new CD.

Edward Norton - October 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Actor-producer-activist shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.

Marcus Roberts - October 30, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Jazz pianist says he's trying to reintroduce people to the genre and reveals a secret of working with his trio; he also performs a track from his new CD.

Dr. Ruth Simmons - October 29, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Brown University president shares her personal educational odyssey and discusses changing leadership for women and the relevance of HBCUs.

Madeleine Albright - October 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Former Secretary of State weighs in on the situations in Pakistan, Afhanistan and Iraq and explains the correlation between pins and foreign policy.

Tim McGraw - October 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Country music superstar explains the importance of lyrical content in country music and talks about whether he'll quit his day job for acting.

Haleh Esfandiari - October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Director of the Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars describes the circumstances around her imprisonment in Iran.

Nicholas Kristof - October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

New York Times' columnist explains the title of his new book and shares a standout story on empowering women.

Malcolm Gladwell - October 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Best-selling author and New Yorker staff writer explains his motivation for writing and assesses his body of work.

Robin D. G. Kelley - October 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Cultural historian shares stories from his new biography of Thelonious Monk.

Andy Williams - October 23, 2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Legendary entertainer shares stories from his new memoir and reflects on highlights of his career.

Anthony Edwards - October 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Actor-director-activist describes his efforts to build the first public children's hospital in Kenya.

The RZA - October 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Wu-Tang Clan founder explains the title of his new memoir, The Tao of Wu.

Rep. Ron Paul - October 21, 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Former presidential candidate weighs in on the situation in Afghanistan and explains points made in his book, End the Fed.

Bob Herbert - October 21, 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

NYT Op-Ed columnist talks about the growing backlash over Wall Street bonuses, pressure on the working class and the government's need to address poverty.

Vali Nasr - October 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Middle East scholar analyzes what the U.S. needs to understand about the region and missed opportunities in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Michelle Monaghan - October 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Actress explains why she was drawn to her role in the new indie feature, Truckers.

Ambassador Michael Oren - October 19, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Israel's envoy to the U.S. discusses equity in U.S. actions in the Middle East and assesses Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies and the challenge to the peace process.

Michael Chabon - October 19, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Best-selling author talks about fatherhood and his new book, Manhood for Amateurs.

Dr. Terrence Roberts - October 16, 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

One of the 'Little Rock Nine' reflects on the therapeutic process of writing his memoir and whether the experience was worth it.

Joshua Bell - October 16, 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Violin virtuoso responds to purist critics and discusses the collaborations involved in his new CD.

Sheila E. and Pete Escovedo - October 15, 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Father-daughter musicians discuss playing together as a family, music in schools and the Elevate Hope foundation.

Serena Williams - October 14, 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Tennis great explains the most difficult part of re-gaining the No. 1 ranking and discusses what she ultimately wants to accomplish beyond tennis.

Sen. Bill Nelson - October 13, 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Florida senator and Finance Committee member discusses the timeline for reform and when most Americans might feel the impact.

James Ellroy - October 13, 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Best-selling novelist explains how he chose his latest book's title and the influence of his personal narrative on his characters.

Aaron S. Williams - October 12, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

New director of the Peace Corps recounts why he joined the organization as a volunteer and describes how the work has changed.

Michael Sheen - October 12, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Frost/Nixon star explains how he looks at the critical success of that role and previews the storyline of his new film.

Karen Armstrong - October 9, 2009

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Religious scholar and author of The Case for God says quarreling about religion is counterproductive.

Nick Hornby - October 9, 2009

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Best-selling novelist and screenwriter explains what makes a literary work authentic and discusses whether his process changes when he knows his writing may be adapted for film.

Dr. Cornel West - October 8, 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Princeton professor shares stories from his new memoir, Brother West.

Richard Belzer - October 7, 2009

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Comedian-actor offers his take on the David Letterman scandal.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. - October 6, 2009

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.

George Benson - October 6, 2009

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Jazz guitarist-singer describes how the process of making music has changed over the span of his long and award-winning career.

Max Blumenthal - October 5, 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Journalist, blogger and author of Republican Gomorrah assesses whether there is hope for the GOP.

Michael C. Hall - October 5, 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Emmy-nominated actor compares his Dexter and Six Feet Under characters.

BeBe and CeCe Winans - October 2, 2009

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Grammy Award-winning gospel duo discuss the challenge of appealing to religious, non-religious and a new generation of music lovers and describe their faith journey over the past 15 years; they also perform a special song.

James Brown - October 1, 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

CBS Sports' broadcaster weighs in on the NFL season so far, including Michael Vick's return to the league, and explains the subtitle of his new book.

Rodrigo y Gabriela - October 1, 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:05 PST

Music duo describes the challenge of getting non-Spanish speaking people to appreciate their music.

Tom Ridge - September 30, 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Former Homeland Security secretary comments on securing U.S.-Mexican borders, the role of the economy in the safety of the U.S. and explains why he wrote the book, The Test of Our Times.

Adam Arkin - September 30, 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Emmy-winning actor-director reflects on finding success alongside his dad, compares acting with directing and talks about his latest TV and film projects.

Michael Moore - September 29, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Academy Award-winning filmmaker examines today's economic state, discusses the price Americans pay for their love of capitalism and assesses whether the country can turn things around.

Frank Luntz - September 25, 2009

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Communications consultant discusses the pushback towards President Obama and how anger has played itself out over the last few months.

Louis C.K. - September 25, 2009

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Emmy-winning writer-comedian-actor talks about whether Americans could handle being told the truth more often and his new film.

Daryl Mitchell; Michael Strahan - September 24, 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST

Co-stars of the new FOX sitcom Brothers discuss their childhoods, how they met and their chemistry.

Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler - September 24, 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Healthy Kids, Smart Kids founder recounts her personal battle with obesity and describes how she used the experience to help children at the elementary school which she helms.

David Duchovny - September 23, 2009

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Actor-director talks about his Showtime series, Californication.

Rep. Mike Pence - September 23, 2009

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Indiana congressman and chair of the House Republican Conference discusses the GOP's opposition to the current healthcare reform proposals.

Herb Alpert; Lani Hall - September 22, 2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Grammy-winning husband-and-wife musicians each give their versions of how they met and fell in love and explain why it took so long for them to do a project together.

Forest Whitaker - September 21, 2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Producer, director and Oscar-winning actor explains why he exec produced Brick City and discusses the issues addressed in the documentary.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman - September 21, 2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
New Mexico senator talks about his work on a healthcare reform compromise measure.

Matthew Weiner - September 18, 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Mad Men creator comments on weaving historical events of the ‘60s into the storyline of his show and describes how it is relatable to viewers.

Jenna Elfman - September 18, 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Golden Globe-winning actress explains why she's attracted to comedy and talks about growing up in L.A.

R. Dwayne Betts - September 17, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
A Question of Freedom author and Campaign for Youth Justice national spokesperson reflects on his time in prison, his success after his release and the need to be more involved in the lives of young people.

Ted Kennedy, Jr. - September 16, 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Son of the late Massachusetts senator discusses growing up in a political family, handling criticism of his father and the senator's newly-released memoir.

Ken Burns - September 15, 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Award-winning filmmaker talks about his latest project, the six-part documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea, and the impact of his work.

Dave Matthews - September 14, 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Musician and frontman talks about DMB's latest release, the loss of the band's longtime sax player and the influence of his native South Africa on his music.

Terence Blanchard - September 4, 2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Multiple Grammy-winning jazz musician-composer explains his obsession with New Orleans and his feelings about the response to Hurricane Katrina, four years after the devastation of the city.

Fred Kaplan - September 3, 2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Journalist and author of 1959: The Year Everything Changed>/em> describes some of the revolutions that made '59 such a pivotal year.

George Foreman - September 3, 2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Two-time heavyweight boxing champ-turned-entrepreneur discusses his decision to become an evangelical, handling financial success and the value of education.

Peter Baker - September 2, 2009

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
New York Times White House correspondent talks U.S. policy versus politics related to the war in Afghanistan.

Ledisi - September 2, 2009

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Grammy-nominated singer reflects on the risks she's taken and becoming a top artist without getting major radio play.

Mekhi Phifer - September 1, 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Actor discusses finding roles that show African Americans in a multi-faceted light.

Alex S. Jones - September 1, 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:05 PST
Former New York Times media critic, now director of Harvard's Shorenstein Center, talks about the state of the news business and the importance of investigative journalism.

Robert Baer - August 31, 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Former CIA officer weighs in on the U.S. Attorney General's decision to investigate the agency.

Doug Pray - August 31, 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Filmmaker comments on the advertising industry--the subject of his latest documentary, Art & Copy.

Josh Charles - August 28, 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Musician explains his love for the Crescent City and talks about the origin of his 'Healing Time' project.

Douglas Brinkley - August 28, 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
New Orleans-based presidential historian reflects on Sen. Edward Kennedy's legacy and discusses the progress of his city's post-Katrina rebuilding efforts.

Eric Sundquist - August 27, 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
UCLA literature professor assesses the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Edward Brooke - August 27, 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Former Massachusetts senator remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Ron Williams - August 27, 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Aetna's CEO explains his opposition to the public option component of the healthcare reform proposals.

Vernon Jordan - August 26, 2009

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Civil rights attorney reflects on his personal friendship with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Rep. John Lewis - August 26, 2009

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Georgia representative discusses the late Sen. Kennedy's impact on Black America.

Reba McEntire - August 25, 2009

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Grammy-winning country artist and Golden Globe-nominated actress reflects on her success.

Dean Koontz - August 25, 2009

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Megaselling author describes his difficult childhood, his special bond with dogs and the choice to be happy.

Quentin Tarantino - August 24, 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Oscar-winning filmmaker, writer-director of Inglourious Basterds, reflects on how he sees movies and getting through periods when his films don't do as well.

Stan Brock - August 21, 2009

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
RAM founder talks about his recent health clinic experience in L.A. and what it says about the state of healthcare in the U.S.

Alexis Bledel - August 21, 2009

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:05 PST
Former Gilmore Girls star reflects on her transition from modeling to acting and discusses her new film.